CLAIM: Over the past 130 years, Stetson has never had a true mascot.
STATUS: Not Exactly.
ORIGINS: Stetson University’s indeterminate “Hatter” has existed since before the turn of the century, but few are aware of a particular individual whose history in DeLand dates back to 1883. In fact, this particular character takes his name from John B. Stetson himself!
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| In this 1952 issue of the Stetson Reporter, a shadowy image of Batterson appears with Stetson's coed cheerleading team. |
Though school officials have never officially recognized Batterson on campus, he has made 421 North Woodland Blvd his home for over a century- his influences are all around if you just know where to look!
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| The 1974 student handbook pictures a group of happy teens in the Quad- one of them appears to be watching Batterson! |
Time has been cruel to archival photographs of Batterson…but in a short period of time, he’ll be making himself known to the Stetson community in a big way!
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